Westlake, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts an aerial view of residential rooftops in a suburban area. The horizon is near the top of the image, showing the sky meeting the rooftops, with a utility pole and wires visible. A shadowed rooftop in the foreground indicates the elevated vantage point. In the distance, more houses can be seen, adding depth to the scene. The color scheme is monochrome, using different shades of gray to highlight light and shadow contrasts, typical of black-and-white photography. The lines are sharp, creating a geometric pattern that emphasizes the organized layout of the neighborhood.
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The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164871

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